For this month’s Vishvasa Challenge, we hear from Tina… I would like to share my challenge on the mat: I have scoliosis and have for years struggled with back pain due to this condition. I have had traditional physical therapy, exercises which were prescribed by doctors, chiropractic […]

This just might be the most sumptuous challenge yet. We do not get too many months a year of locally grown food so we might as well turn it into a challenge. Take time each day or each week to eat locally grown produce: Fruits, vegetables, herbs […]

This post is a potpourri of some discussions we’ve had in classes this week and links sleep with the yogic concept of santosh. So this fits in with this month’s Sanskrit Challenge as we explore the Sanskrit term santosh and its practical applications, especially with regards to […]

It has been a joy hearing all your tales and engagements with the Fasting Challenge. Some fasting old-timers like Annie shared how they were easily able to get back in the saddle, and others like Merinda had spirited tales to tell – and then some. Another aspect […]

When post-op for a meniscus (knee) repair one must follow the doctor’s orders very strictly. The surgeon gave the instruction to keep the leg elevated – and Kirk is doing just that, albeit in revolved half-moon with a staff! The surgery was Friday, i.e. a mere 4 […]

April is upon us and with it – The Fasting Challenge. Here we are going to embrace fasting in the broadest sense of the term. By replacing certain food choices for healthier ones, we aim to make the body & mind cleaner, lighter, and more pure. So […]

Here following we feature Liz in the latest in our student spotlight series. To date most of the Student Spotlights have been podcasts, This is different as I asked Liz if she was interested in writing a guest blog post about her experiences – and the project […]

Here is a selection of videos that you may find helpful in advancing your course on this month’s Veggie Challenge. One film not mentioned below but highlighted earlier on this blog is Forks Over Knives, which is a highly compelling and extremely informative piece – and I […]

The month of October marks our Veggie Challenge. It’s easy and healthy too…and like all our monthly challenges it can be tailored to your living needs. We all know fruits and vegetables are good for us. And diet is such an aspect of life that can always […]

Ahhhh – a day in the life of hip-replacement surgery and recovery. Here is Ms Annie (left) along with her cousin, Lisa, doing Warrior III in tandem, just 12 days after her procedure. The new hip is the one that is going way back, parallel to the […]